Follow the Trump administration’s moves. The US president stated in an interview with CNBC that TSMC, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant, will invest $300 billion to build the world’s largest chip plant in Arizona. The Taiwanese giant has revolutionized chip manufacturing and redefined how modern technology works.
TSMC announced it was expanding its investment in the United States from $65 billion to $165 billion
TSMC’s Phoenix plant was originally planned to cost $12 billion, but the plan has expanded in recent years. The project is now a sprawling complex comprising six wafer fabs, two advanced packaging facilities, and a research and development center. In March, TSMC announced it was expanding its investment in the United States from $65 billion to $165 billion to build three new fabs, two advanced packaging plants, and a main research and development center.
The Trump administration is expected to impose a 20% tariff on Taiwanese exports starting this Thursday
Regarding the current US tariff situation, the Trump administration is expected to impose a 20% tariff on Taiwanese exports starting this Thursday. This is a reduction from the 32% Trump initially intended to impose, but significantly higher than the 15% tariffs negotiated by countries like Japan and the European Union.
This is a significant change and one of the reasons we’ve been seeing shifts in tariff interest. Ultimately, the U.S. economy must continue to operate, and to do so, international partners are proving to be essential.
The reason Taiwan manufactures all semiconductors is largely due to TSMC and its advanced infrastructure
And TSMC isn’t just a manufacturer; it’s the backbone of the semiconductor industry. Without its chips, many modern devices and applications would be unthinkable. The reason Taiwan manufactures all semiconductors is largely due to TSMC and its advanced infrastructure. To download an app to our smartphone, TSMC is involved, it’s that simple.
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei explained that the expansion will allow for the creation of a large industrial complex (“GIGAFAB”) in Arizona, which will cover nearly 30% of production for 2-nanometer and higher-level processes. TSMC has perfected one of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the industry, allowing it to produce chips in a way that few others can match.
The company not only manufactures high-quality chips but also stays ahead of market trends
The ability to produce process nodes as thin as 5 and 3 nanometers has positioned TSMC at the forefront of high technology. They continue to push technological boundaries, ensuring that their process nodes remain a standard in the global semiconductor industry. The company not only manufactures high-quality chips but also stays ahead of market trends, ensuring that its innovations are the driving force behind every modern device.
It’s worth noting that the 20% tariffs will not apply to chips, as they will be subject to a sector-specific tariff scheme
Since its founding, TSMC’s unwavering focus on innovation has allowed it to perfect its manufacturing processes and consolidate its position as a giant in the sector. Therefore, Donald Trump’s announcement is highly relevant in the world of tech giants. It’s worth noting that the 20% tariffs will not apply to chips, as they will be subject to a sector-specific tariff scheme, according to the US president. This model will be revealed in the coming weeks.
With all this, what’s clear is that for Donald Trump, one of the pillars of his administration is to leave no stone unturned when it comes to the economy. Alliances and contracts are essential to his way of governing, an example of which is the “threat” to Brazil with astronomical tariffs, but with the premise that the American leader is open to talking with the South American country to reach an agreement.
